A.
science
B.
classes
C.
Math
D.
history
surprised that Mr. Calloway decided to go sit elsewhere
B.
relieved that he does not have to eat with Mr. Calloway
C.
hurt because Mr. Calloway doesn't like him
D.
angry that Mr. Calloway is so impolite
Read the excerpt from Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, An African.
I am sure you will applaud me for beseeching you to give one half hour's attention to slavery, as it is at this day practised in our West Indies.—That subject, handled in your striking manner, would ease the yoke (perhaps) of many—but if only of one—Gracious God!—what a feast to a benevolent heart!—and, sure I am, you are an epicurean in acts of charity.—You, who are universally read, and as universally admired—you could not fail
In these excerpts, how is Cugoano’s purpose similar to Sancho’s purpose?
A) Like Sancho, Cugoano is asking for someone’s help in passing on his message.
B) Like Sancho, Cugoano is hoping that some of the Africans held in captivity will be released.
C) Like Sancho, Cugoano is speaking out against the horrible practice of slavery.
D) Like Sancho, Cugoano is trying to become a widely read writer and respected philosopher.
the purposes of both are:
C) Like Sancho, Cugoano is speaking out against the horrible practice of slavery.
Answer: C) Like Sancho, Cugoano is speaking out against the horrible practice of slavery.
Explanation: After reading the given excerpts from "Thoughts and Sentiments" and "Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, An African" we can see that Cugoano and Sancho have the same purpose, that is speak out against the horrible practice of slavery, we can see that in phrases like "that the base treatment which the African Slaves undergo, ought to be abolished" (excerpt 1) and "That subject, handled in your striking manner, would ease the yoke (perhaps) of many—but if only of one—Gracious God!" (excerpt 2).